'Call the Midwife' Defends the Controversial Exit of One of Their Most Divisive Characters

Heidi Thomas' beloved cozy period drama Call the Midwife is looking ahead to a huge future, with the announcement of a spin-off series and a feature film being in the works, as well as production having begun on the upcoming Christmas special and 2026's Season 15, putting most eyes on what is to come at Poplar. However, due to recent comments made by a former star, it seems that some attention is now being drawn back to the past. In a conversation with Hello! about his latest role in British medical drama Casualty, Call the Midwife's Matthew Aylward, Olly Rix, gave a surprising and rather scathing response.